Assisted Living Communities in Gardendale, AL

"My mom is at Danberry at Inverness. It's very nice and very clean. The staff were very friendly. They had kind of an introductory type thing where we didn't have to buy all the furniture out front, and we put her in a furnished room. She's not going to be there for a long period of time, maybe just maybe 2 or 3 months, so that seemed better that they had a room that we could use to do that. They have a small refrigerator, a small microwave, and a TV. It's a respite room so it was completely furnished. It's a little bit more. They charge you about the day and everything. We're hoping that she'll be able to go home in a couple of months. The staff is attentive, friendly, and helpful. They go out of their way. They have activities. Just last night, they had a Mardi Gras party."

"I visited The Ridge at Grandview. I met with the lady responsible for providing the tour, and she explained everything to me, gave me a brochure, and we went through all the rooms. I see why it was called Grandview. It was grand. It was a step up from the other facility. It was very, very nice, and if I had to put my loved one there, and it was a fit, it would be a place like The Ridge at Grandview. They showed me the area where the patients socialize, watch TV, and play games. They showed a movie theater room. The rooms were exquisite. They started on a lower level, and they went up even higher. The facility was excellent, very immaculate, a very upscale place, and it was beautiful."

"I toured Monark Grove at Greystone. It was awesome. It was nice. The lady was nice. We had a good conversation. She showed me around every place and everything. We looked at some apartments. Everything is good. They have everything, a stove, a refrigerator, and all that stuff. The bedroom was fine. My main concern was having enough room for all my stuff because I have a lot of stuff, and the one I saw was big enough. They've got a patio with an outdoor grill. They also have an indoor pool. When I went by, I said, "Did anything go in there?", and she said, "No, it's a low-level pool, it's only so many feet, and it's not like the regular pool". So that was cool."

"Galleria Woods is impressive. I took the tour with Anne. I had more individual questions that I wanted to ask, and that's why I wanted to go back and speak to them, but it would be a wasted effort because there was no way I could afford their prices unless I got a loan. That doesn't seem practical for me, but the place was very nice, well-managed, and well-taken care of. They have a gym, a library, a salon, and everything you would expect. They're even going to be offering a movie theater. They also have a gazebo and lovely apartments. They took us through a two- bedroom and a one-bedroom that are both available. If I had my preference, I would snap up that two-bedroom apartment immediately. The staff was excellent and was super. Anne was thoughtful, informative, and caring. I think she would be a good person to interact with in getting more detailed information. She sent me a text message and said she would be willing to meet with me specifically one day next week. They're very good at what they do. They had an advertising luncheon and it was very, very good. We had filet mignon. It was very nice and it was delicious, but I doubt that represents the daily fare for a regular lunch menu. If we base it on the pricing of the community, it should be good."

"My tour of The Crossings at Riverchase went well. The facility is only three years old, so it is very modern, and I like that. It was very clean. They had a pretty low turnover for the staff, at least up to that point. The staff who gave the tour was very knowledgeable. She has been in the business for a long time."

"I visited the Gardens of Pelham. I was very impressed with it. It was very professional. I got a very good tour. They explained how everything worked. I was satisfied with the way it was set up. They showed me the rooms and the different levels of care they had, took me to the cafeteria, where the clients lived, and showed me how they provided different care for them. They explained to me about the social workers and the other medical personnel who came out for them while they were there. It was good. It just wasn't a good fit for my husband. The facility was pretty and looked homey. It looked like whoever would be there would enjoy it."

"I thought Maplewood Lane Assisted Living was a very homey place. The staff that I met there were all very cordial. There's one lady that's been working there for 27 years and she was just as great as she could be. We had a very honest conversation about what would be required to get my friend in. It's an assisted living so the rules were a little different. It's able to handle folks in a wheelchair, push them for their showers, and even out the front door to sit in the sunshine on the porch. They have physical therapy 2 or 3 times a week, and a Bible study twice a week. It was just a very homey place and I had known somebody that had been there before and was happy there. It's small and homey and they said they work very hard to make it that way. The lady friend that I was trying to look for, still has issues in terms of her mobility like when going to the bathroom and that kind of stuff. The small room is really small, a little smaller than other folks' studio rooms, but the assistance they were saying they gave folks, in terms of bathing and showering, seemed right up to par with everybody else. The one who toured me around was the man that owns the place. He didn't have to show me around a lot because I've been there, in the room of the friend that used to be there. He didn't do a whole lot of showing around. He just showed me where the room was and showed me the difference between the smallest room and the next one. I had been in the larger one with my friend before, and of course, the price goes up with every increase in size. There were folks in the big kitchen, working on supper. There's a piano there and while I was talking to him, somebody came and played it, and that kind of brought all the other folks out. I think they only had two rooms empty, and they both were small. It would take a little getting used to, but it's all that my friend needs. The person who toured me also said that if one goes into a small room and a larger one becomes available, they automatically will switch that person up. It was clean and the layout is great because they have straight halls. The halls are also wooden so that even if you're in a wheelchair, you could navigate them easily. One side of the windows looks over a little lake so it's a nice surrounding. There's also a government building or something across the street, and they've got a nice front to it where folks could sit. They said they were going to be adding something on the back, a covered porch, or something like that."

"Right now, my mother-in-law is in Monarch Place. It's excellent. Her apartment is nice, and everything is good. Their price is high, but I think they all are. The staff members are very good with their job. They have puzzles, group therapy, games, and bingo. Of course, with the Corona, they're not doing anything much. There is a courtyard, and that's about it."

"HarborChase of Jasper was a really nice place. I loved it. I liked how it was clean. It didn't smell like anything. The staff was also very nice and helpful. The building was great. I felt welcomed."

"First of all home sweet home is a boarding home not an assisted living. I have had 2 family members that has lived there for years. It is the only place I would 100% recomend. It may be an older building but it is clean. Maybe if the owner would not take in people that couldn't afford the rate she could buy new furniture. I'm in home sweet home often, all the residents love it there and has been living at hsh for many years. As for the dogs, well the residents love them and the dogs are a great asset for the residents. Don't judge a book by its cover "

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"I did not like the Birmingham Nursing and Rehab Center. It has good therapists that I got to work with, and they were very helpful. I was told that I would be able to shower, and that did not happen. They did not let me do that. I had to have a sponge bath everyday for 19 days, and I did not like it. They had a sheet of paper with all the activities planned out for the whole month. They had choirs and bands come in to play for the residents. "

"My mother was in Fair Haven rehab and we couldn't have been happier about our experience. The check-in process, the spacious and clean accommodations, the administrative and healthcare staff, the food - all 5 star! Thank you so much for making mom feel at home, helping her recover, and providing such a high standard of care and comfort."

"We had my 74-year old sister transferred to Greenbrier from another facility that was not taking care of her and seemed to have little interest in rehabilitating her so she could return home. The facilities are very nice and the staff was always helpful, more importantly the medical staff was actually interested in helping her progress from assisted living to independent living in her own home with a great rehabilitation program. The physical and nutritional therapy helped get her back to a balanced state where she could take care of herself again. It was a great transformation from someone who was losing the will to live, to once again caring for herself and other family members. She has successfully moved back to her house, and we enjoy the company of our sister once again."